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ACTRA Reacts to Member Criticism

Several weeks ago I pointed to a great post by ACTRA member Jason Chesworth on Bill C-61.  Chesworth has continued to post on the issue, noting the link between one of the organization's executives and Sony BMG. That post has drawn a rebuke from ACTRA's Executive Director who would seemingly […]

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July 18, 2008 1 comment News

The Economist on Piracy

The Economist explores the benefits of piracy.

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July 18, 2008 2 comments News

B.C. Court Orders Thousands in Damages over Web Libel

A B.C. court has ordered a Nanaimo man to pay an Australian man more than $179,000 in damages arising from hundreds of libelous statements made on multiple websites during a four year period.

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July 18, 2008 Comments are Disabled News

King Continues Copyright Focus in Guelph

NDP candidate and noted author and broadcaster Tom King continues to place the spotlight on copyright in the forthcoming Guelph by-election with another press release and an interview with ITWorld Canada.

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July 18, 2008 Comments are Disabled News

Stanton Town Hall Set for August 28th

Bruce Stanton, Conservative MP for Simcoe North, has now set a copyright town hall meeting for August 28th. The meeting, which Stanton says comes in response to the high level of interest in the issue, will be held in Coldwater, Ontario at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 270 (2 Michael […]

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July 18, 2008 Comments are Disabled News